With an album based on one of my favorite childhood sitcoms, how could this album not be destined for greatness. In a world of Kanye clones, Just Blazes and Swiss Beats, 9th wonder has spent the last 10 years carving a niche for himself in one of the most fickle areas of hip hop….beat making. What most people don'et know or often assume is that when they hear a 9th Wonder beat, they automatically assume he's biting Kanye's brand of production. Unfortunately for those poor misguided souls, I have some sad news. 9th Wonder actually pioneered that sound. It was only because of the Roca Fella (Jay-Z) platform that Kanye was given COMPLETE recognition for this style of music...but that's neither here nor there. As a fan of Little Brother, I was introduced to his production during my Little Brother campaign years ago when the group dropped its album the Listening. During those years, the two parties split and it got pretty nasty, but in the name of good music, the two parties reconciled and thank GOD, because without that reconciliation we wouldn’t have the genius that is “One Night” feat Phonte on this album. In a testament to true hip hop, 9th boasts features on this album from Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Phonte, and Tanya Morgan (another sleeper). Not much to say about this album….out of 5, I’d give it a 3.5, but the production is dynamite!!!!! Definitely an honorable mention for the summertime drive…..
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